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9.6

Chrome before 153.0.8010.36 may let attackers run code

CVE-2026-87526 · published 1 month ago
Summary

Versions of Google Chrome and Chromium older than 153.0.8010.36 can be tricked by a malicious webpage or email into running unwanted programs on your computer. The flaw occurs when the password manager is used and can bypass the normal security sandbox. Update Chrome or Chromium to the latest version to protect against this risk.

What to do
  • Update google chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– google chrome < 153.0.8010.36
Debian:12 debian chromium All versions
Original advisory text
Use after free in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via UI Interact...
Use after free in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via UI Interaction. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.6 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-416Use After Free
Timeline
Published9 Sep 2026
Updated14 Oct 2026
First seen9 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-87526 · NVD
CVE-2026-87526 · MITRE
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-87526 · OSV
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